The Strawberry Acai Refresher was launched as a summer drink by a large coffee chain with acai and green tea. Its coral color and fruity flavor made it a TikTok favorite to recreate at home. It represents the trend of homemade refreshers with superfoods.
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Strawberry acai refresher
Strawberry acai refresher casero con te verde, acai y zumo de fresa.
- USA
- Starter
- Vegan
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
12 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 110 kcal
- Protein 1 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 2 g
- Sodium 45 mg
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Preparation
Strawberry acai refresher is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 12 minutes in total (12 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 bags of green tea.
- Have ready: 300 ml of boiling water.
- Have ready: 150 ml of strawberry juice.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of acai powder or frozen puree.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Infuse green tea in boiling water for 3 minutes; cool completely
Infuse green tea in boiling water for 3 minutes; cool completely. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
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Blend acai with strawberry juice
Blend acai with strawberry juice, lemon, sugar and salt until smooth. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Combine cold green tea
Combine cold green tea, acai mix and coconut drink in a jug. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
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Stir and taste sweetness; adjust with more lemon if necessary
Stir and taste sweetness; adjust with more lemon if necessary.
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Fill glasses with ice and pour refresher three-quarters full.
Fill glasses with ice and pour refresher three-quarters full.
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Top with strawberry slices and mint leaves
Top with strawberry slices and mint leaves.
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Serve very cold as an energy drink without strong caffeine.
Serve very cold as an energy drink without strong caffeine. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with hibiscus tea for more color.
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